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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7736325 | Automatic back patter An automatic back patter includes a main body, a power source, a striking disc, at least one transmitting arm, and at least patter head. The power source, the striking disc, and the transmitting arm (or arms) are installed in the main body, with the transmitting arm... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7354423 | Skin abrasion system and method A system and method for rejuvenating skin through ablation using a handheld device (200) having a removable treatment component (213) with an abrasive material on one surface of the component which surface is on a portion of the treatment component ( | 04/08/2008 |
| 7341566 | Massage apparatus with control panel A massage apparatus with a removable battery compartment having a control panel for controlling the operation of the apparatus is disclosed. The massage apparatus comprises a main body operatively engaged to at least one massage actuator for providing a massage func... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7338417 | Perineum muscular power increase device and a method thereof The invention relates to a perineum muscular power increase device and a method wherein a user can do perineum shrink training continuously with interest and goal because the shrink and the relaxation degree of the perineum muscles may be displayed visually. Accordi... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7338459 | Impact table system and method The invention is a synchronous impact system. Generally, the synchronous impact system includes a control system, a power system coupled to the control system, a lift system coupled to the power system, and a patient support system coupled to the lift system. The in... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7278960 | Method of exercising selected muscle tissue A method of exercising in which selected muscle tissue contacts against externally applied pressure. A user places an object, or member, in contact with a body part, and applies pressure to the member, which is transmitted through the body-contacting surface of the ... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7238143 | Body vibration generator having attachments for exercises to target body regions A method of conditioning a body for swimming in conjunction with an inclined bench of the type having a sliding top carriage comprising the steps of: a) providing i) a vibration generation unit having a housing containing vibration generation and a vibrating member;... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7232415 | System and method for noninvasively evaluating a limb suspected of compartment syndrome A system and method are disclosed for noninvasively diagnosing limb compartment syndrome by measuring a quantitative modulus of hardness. In the preferred embodiment, a nonmovable pressure probe mounted in the center of a movable spring loaded platform is applied ag... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7207953 | Massage therapy vest A wearable massage apparatus is formed from a main body having a first side. At least one massage head is positioned on the first side of the body. The apparatus further includes an arrangement for securing the main body to a user. A control module is connected to t... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7184830 | Methods and systems for treating arrhythmias using a combination of vibrational and electrical energy Methods and apparatus for cardiac pacing, cardioversion and defibrillation rely on delivering ultrasonic or other vibrational energy in combination with electrical energy to the heart, usually after the onset of an arrhythmia. A vibrational transducer and suitable e... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7169169 | Chiropractic adjustor apparatus with rotation hub A force-transmitting head for a chiropractic adjustor apparatus includes a hub which is rotatable in a cavity formed in the head and non-rotatably attached to a reciprocating shaft of the apparatus. A rotation pin extends through the body into the cavity and engages... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7144417 | Electromechanical adjusting instrument A chiropractic adjusting instrument comprising a housing; a thrust nose piece and an impact head to contact a body; a preload switch plunger; a dampening spring; a solenoid having a core; a preload spring; a recoil spring; an electronic pulse system operatively conn... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7128722 | Percussive massager with variable node spacing A percussive massager is provided having a housing supporting a motor having an output shaft rotatably driven thereby. At least one positioning member is movably connected to a percussion arm which is attached to the housing and operably connected to the motor outpu... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7122015 | Vibrating personal massager A J-shaped vibrating massager and method for manufacture thereof. The J-shaped massager may consist of a J-shaped tubular rod, a head, one or more handles, control means, and vibratory means. Generally, the J-shaped tubular rod may also consist of a J-hook and a bar... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7097625 | System and method for noninvasively evaluating a limb suspected of compartment syndrome A system and method are disclosed for noninvasively diagnosing limb compartment syndrome by measuring a quantitative modulus of hardness. In the preferred embodiment, a nonmovable pressure probe mounted in the center of a movable spring loaded platform is applied ag... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7050849 | Vibrational therapy device used for resynchronization pacing in a treatment for heart failure Systems for pacing the heart include a vibrational transducer which directs energy at the heart, usually at at least a ventricle, to pace the heart and to promote synchronized contraction of the ventricles. Optionally, additional vibrational and/or electrical stimul... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7041072 | Massager and method of using same The invention relates to a method of operating a percussive massage device for smoothing the skin and fat irregularities associated with any liposuction procedure including suction assisted lipectomy, ultrasonic assisted lipectomy, and direct lipectomy; improving th... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7025736 | Massaging system A massage system providing a bracket for rigidly holding an electric or percussion massager, for example, a handheld massager, and a bracket height adjustment such that the massager may be utilized by a user at a specific height. The massage system provides rigid su... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7022092 | Four massaging head type massaging mechanism and massaging apparatus incorporating the same A massaging mechanism includes a first rotary shaft supported in a right-and-left direction right and left swing arms relatively rotatably mounted on the first rotary shaft, massaging heads each secured to an upper and a lower end portion of each of the swing arms, ... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7006864 | Methods and systems for vibrational treatment of cardiac arrhythmias Methods and apparatus for cardiac pacing, cardioversion, and defibrillation rely on delivering ultrasonic and other vibrational energy to the heart, usually after the onset of an arrhythmia. A vibrational transducer assembly is implanted or applied externally so tha... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6981954 | Percussive massager A percussive massager is provided having a housing including a massage head portion and a handle portion, and a motor support unit affixable within the massage head portion. A motor is supported by the motor support unit, and an output shaft rotatably driven by the ... | 01/03/2006 |
| 6958047 | Chest vibrating device A chest vibrating device including a frame, shoulder pads, chest pad and back pad. The frame being configured to fit around an upper body of a user. The shoulder pads extending from the frame to rest the frame on shoulders of the user. The chest pad extending from a... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6912900 | Muscular motion simulating system Disclosed herein is a muscular motion simulating system that is capable of simulating a force-displacement characteristic of an ideal muscle model through the use of a large displacement magnetic actuating unit supported by means of linear springs. The muscular moti... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6884226 | Crib patting device A crib accessory that can be placed beneath an infant's mattress or crib. A movable plate is rhythmically moved up and down to pat the crib mattress and soothe the infant. ... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6875186 | Pressure-actuated percussive device A hand-held percussive device for facilitating the redistribution of fat remaining after liposuction. A piston is driven pneumatically in a reciprocating motion externally against a patient's skin and is self-actuated. A floating valve works in cooperation with the ... | 04/05/2005 |
| 6805700 | Percussive therapeutic device A chiropractic adjustment tool or tapper comprises a housing, the housing having an open end; a impact assembly disposed within the housing and secured thereto. The impact assembly comprises a reciprocating rod with adjustable travel and impact force. An impelling e... | 10/19/2004 |
| 6752772 | Manipulation device with dynamic intensity control A device includes at least one manipulator located below the user to manipulate the user, a translator which moves the manipulator along the user, and a mechanism to change a pressure intensity of the manipulator while providing spatially uniform support to the user... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6733466 | Percussive massager A percussive massager is provided having a housing including a massage head portion and a handle portion, and a motor support unit affixable within the massage head portion. A motor is supported by the motor support unit, and an output shaft rotatably driven by the ... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6723060 | Vibrator A therapeutic vibrator comprising a motor contained in a housing, a diaphragm mounted on said housing, and a reciprocating arm connecting the motor to the diaphragm. The housing is fitted with at least one one-way air valve, and at least one air hole so that in oper... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6702836 | Chiropractic adjusting instrument An improved chiropractic adjusting instrument is provided for use in spinal manipulative therapy and for exciting a human spine at preselected resettable frequencies within the range of its natural frequency. The improvement comprises a preloaded body con... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6682496 | Deep muscle stimulator device A deep muscle stimulation device having a titanium hollow head with loosely packed granular materials held therein is reciprocally mounted in a hollow top and driven by a rotating electrical motor held in a hollow handle so as to provide deep muscle tissu... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6663657 | Percussive therapeutic device An improved chiropractic adjustment tool or impact tool for use both as a multiple impact tool and a single impact tool. The impact tool assembly is comprised of a solenoid driven reciprocating rod with adjustable travel and impact force. The tool is impr... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6616621 | Massaging device A massaging device includes a motor integrated with a housing, a shaft for transmitting the motor motion, a treatment head attachable to the shaft. The rotational speed of the motor can be measured as part of a control circuit. The rotational speed provid... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6599260 | Chiropractic percussor apparatus having compact percussion-applying head assembly centrally attached to reciprocatory push rod A chiropractic percussor apparatus includes a main housing adapted to be held by a user, an electric motor mounted in the main housing and having a rotary output shaft extending therefrom, an extension housing attached to an end of the main housing and ex... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6551260 | Leg massage device A massage device includes a main body provided with a supporting groove in which a calf of a leg can be disposed, a sliding member slidably inserted into the main body, and a first massager for massaging the calf. The first massager is installed on a rear... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6537236 | Chiropractic adjustor apparatus having housing configured for enhanced heat dissipation and symmetrical force-transmitting shaft support A chiropractic adjustor apparatus includes a housing having a central interior cavity and a pair of opposite end portions oriented substantially the reverse of one another and extending in opposite directions from the interior cavity and having passages a... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6511448 | Massage machine of chair type The invention provides a massage machine of the chair type having contact portions for applying a pressing force concentrically or dividedly so as to massage the user with the desired intensity. The machine comprises a massage unit having a first therapeu... | 01/28/2003 |
| 6503211 | Pneumatic spinal and extremity manipulator A pneumatically operated chiropractic thruster or manipulator that has a gun shaped body including an upper barrel and lower handle wherein the thrust element is free to move inwardly when depressed against a human body to accomodate automatically differe... | 01/07/2003 |
| 6500135 | Percussive massager A percussive massager is provided having a housing including a massage head portion and a handle portion, and a motor support unit affixable within the massage head portion. A motor is supported by the motor support unit, and an output shaft rotatably dri... | 12/31/2002 |
| 6485442 | Crib mounted baby soothing device A crib mounted baby soothing device including a support bracket adjustably secured to the frame of the crib. A massaging hand is coupled with respect to the support bracket. The massaging hand is positioned over a baby laying down within the crib to provi... | 11/26/2002 |
